MIAMI IS KNOWN FOR its beaches, body-con locals, and bedazzled tourists. But in recent years, it's the vegan scene that's getting all the buzz. There are award-winning, fully loaded burgers and heavenly-and-healthful bowls to dive into, sure. But with Jamaica, Cuba, Trinidad, Haiti, Cancún, the Bahamas, Central and South America, and the Dominican Republic all nearby, a spicy mix in the city’s community and cuisine awaits. Come taste that delicious diversity, and don’t forget the sunscreen.
1/Plantain power
One food truck, a whole world of flavor—when in Miami don’t miss the mix of. The queen herself, Melissa Guzman, cooks up plant-based spins on classics like empanadas, conch fritters, and fully loaded tostones—crispy fried plantains with beans, cheese, shredded vegetables, and zingy citrus salsa. Plantains also star in mofongo, a creamy mound of mashed plantains and garlic that may not win any beauty contests, but one taste will make it an instant favorite.
